Imperial Power or Decline, 1914–39? (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did British enthusiasm for Empire peak?
When did British enthusiasm for Empire peak?
During the Boer War (1899-1902)
How many men did the Dominions provide during WWI?
How many men did the Dominions provide during WWI?
Approximately 1.3 million men
How many Indian troops were mobilized during WWI?
How many Indian troops were mobilized during WWI?
Over 1.4 million troops
What did Britain sell to finance WWI?
What did Britain sell to finance WWI?
Overseas investments
What did the Balfour Declaration of 1926 create?
What did the Balfour Declaration of 1926 create?
The Commonwealth of Nations
What rights did the Statute of Westminster (1931) give Dominions?
What rights did the Statute of Westminster (1931) give Dominions?
Change constitutions & withdraw from CW
Who led the Indian independence movement during the interwar years?
Who led the Indian independence movement during the interwar years?
Gandhi
What fraction of Britain's wealth was lost due to WWII destruction?
What fraction of Britain's wealth was lost due to WWII destruction?
A quarter of its wealth
When did India and Pakistan gain independence?
When did India and Pakistan gain independence?
1947
What role did Britain hope the Commonwealth would play after WWII?
What role did Britain hope the Commonwealth would play after WWII?
A 'third force' balancing USA & USSR